Chapter 2.125
PERSONNEL SYSTEM
Sections:
2.125.020 Conditions of employment.
2.125.025 Nepotism and conflicts of interest.
2.125.030 Rules and regulations.
2.125.040 Political contributions.
2.125.050 Use of town vehicles.
2.125.010 Creation and scope.
There is hereby adopted a merit system for the employees of the town, the provisions of which shall apply to all employees of the town except elected officials, officers of the town appointed by the council, persons engaged under contract to supply expert, professional or technical services, temporary employees, volunteer firemen and volunteer personnel who receive no regular compensation from the town. (Prior code § 3-3-1)
2.125.020 Conditions of employment.
The appointment, promotion and tenure of every employee shall be conditioned solely on merit and fitness and the satisfactory performance of the duties and responsibilities assigned. No employee or applicant for employment shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or political affiliation. (Prior code § 3-3-2)
2.125.025 Nepotism and conflicts of interest.
A. Pursuant to ARS Section 38-481, it is unlawful, unless otherwise expressly provided by law, for an executive, legislative, ministerial or judicial officer to appoint or vote for appointment of any person related to him by affinity or consanguinity within the third degree to any clerkship, office, position, employment or duty in any department of the town’s government of which such executive, legislative, ministerial or judicial officer is a member, when the salary, wages or compensation of such appointee is to be paid from public funds or fees of such office, or to appoint, vote for or agree to appoint, or to work for, suggest, arrange or be a party to the appointment of any person in consideration of the appointment of a person related to him within the degree provided by this section.
B. In addition to the prohibitions described in subsection A of this section, the town adopts Title 38, Chapter 3, Article 8, Arizona Revised Statutes, prohibiting officers and employees of the town from participating, in any manner, in matters in which they, or their relative has, a substantial interest. (Ord. 17-05 § 1, 2017)
2.125.030 Rules and regulations.
The council may adopt by resolution rules and regulations to give effect to this section, which may be modified or changed from time to time, but such rules and regulations shall follow the generally accepted principles of good personnel administration. (Prior code § 3-3-3)
2.125.040 Political contributions.
No officer, official or employee of the town shall use any influence or pressure upon any employee to obtain any assessment or contribution of money or time, either direct or indirect, for any political campaign or personal gain. (Prior code § 3-3-4)
2.125.050 Use of town vehicles.
A. A motor vehicle owned or leased by the town shall not be provided to an employee, including contractors and elected officials, for the employee’s personal use.
B. All town employees, contractors or elected officials shall use motor vehicles owned or leased by the town for town business only.
C. No town employees, contractors or elected officials may use motor vehicles owned or leased by the town to transport friends or family.
D. For purposes of this section, town business does not include normal commuting to and from the employee’s residence at any time, unless the employee is on duty or on call for duty during the time that the employee is at the employee’s residence.
E. Except as provided by ARS Section 38-538.03(B), all vehicles leased or owned by the town shall bear the designation of the town and the phrase “for official use only” placed in a uniform manner and in a visible location on said vehicles. (Ord. 13-09, 2013; prior code § 3-3-5)